PHOTOS: The Best Around: A look at the most dominant athletes

By BRETT BODNER

Aug 10, 2016 | 3:58 PM

Another summer Olympics means more medals for Michael Phelps. Just when people thought the swimmer was on the downswing of his career, Phelps has proved everyone wrong and has captured three gold medals so far continuing his world control of swimming. Phelps isn’t the only athlete that has taken over an entire sport before, leaving the competition in the dust. Here are other athletes that have stayed atop the mountain of success for what feels like an eternity.